Nikon Z Z50 II Black 2024
With 4K/60p 10-bit video, 30fps electronic burst, and a 1250-shot battery in a 549g body, the dual-lens kit includes stabilized 16-50mm and 50-250mm zooms for versatile reach. The vari-angle touchscreen and SnapBridge connectivity simplify framing and sharing, while the lightweight build suits travel and run-and-gun recording. This mirrorless kit is best for beginner photographers and streamers who want a single, portable setup for high-resolution stills and log video capture.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 20.9MP aps-c
AF Points 231 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K @60fps
Weight 495 g
69 Overall Score
Price $890
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Performance
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Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 231 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 231 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Battery Life | 230 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Z Z50 II | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.9MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 231 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 12 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 495 | 610 | 579 | 721 | 590 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z Z50 II | 81.7 | 86.6 | 21.5 | 90.6 | 83.6 | 79.8 | 0.9 | 83.7 | 64.3 | 96.8 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 83.6 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 56.2 | 89.3 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.6 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 83.7 | 83.6 | 92.4 | 98 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.6 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 0 | 76.1 | 99.5 |
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